Google Pixel 8a vs Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
77
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Samsung Exynos 2100 | ||
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ OLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+13MP/13MP | 64MP+12MP+12MP/10MP | ||
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia and Gaming | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 | ||
| Colors | Aloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian | Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, Phantom Pink, Phantom Gold, Phantom Red | ||
| Launch | May 07, 2024 | January 14, 2021 | ||
| Availability | May 15, 2024 | January 29, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹52,999 | ₹81,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Type | Full HD+ OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1300 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 430 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 1300 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |||
| Weight | 188 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers Tuned by AKG | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Nano-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor G3 | Exynos 2100 | ||
| CPU | Nano-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | Mali-G78 MP14 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Google Android | One UI 6.1 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | LED Flash, auto-HDR, Panorama, Auto Focus, Digital Zoom | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4492 mAh | 4800 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 18 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 8a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | Circle to Search, Chat Assist | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
